Shalnark

Manipulation Nen User of the Phantom Troupe

Member of the Phantom Troupe. A Manipulation-type Nen user who freely manipulates machines. A strategic type with cunning and calm analytical skills.

Quotes

  • People don't move like machines. But they can be manipulated.
  • Calm analysis and action is the way to survive.
  • Don't resist my control.

Trivia

  • Among the Troupe, excels particularly in Manipulation Nen.
  • Rare type who realizes machine operation with Nen.
  • Feud with Kurapika is one of the key axes of the story.
  • Origin of name unknown, but distinctive among the Troupe's many Eastern-style names.
  • In anime, portrayed as a calm character with a composed voice.

Alternate names

Shal Member No. 8 Shalnark

Tags

Phantom Troupe Manipulation Nen User Hunter x Hunter Manipulation Cunning Machine Operation Phantom Troupe Member Feud with Kurapika

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A slim man wearing glasses. Short black hair and calm attire. Always has a composed expression.
Height
約175cm
Weight
秘密
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Glasses
  • Slim build
  • Calm demeanor
Iconic items
  • Mobile device for machines
  • Glasses
  • Knife

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Intellectual
Detailed personality
Calm, composed, and cunning. Analyzes things shrewdly. Has a caring side for comrades but prioritizes rationality in actions.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Cunning
  • Intellectual
  • Loyalty
  • Calculating
  • Comrade-loving
Motto
Pursue rational actions and loyalty to comrades
Talents
  • Advanced Nen manipulation
  • Machine operation ability
  • Information gathering and analysis skills
  • High intelligence
  • Tactical thinking
Skills
  • Combat techniques
  • Espionage
  • Infiltration
  • Tactical planning
Motivation
Fulfill the Phantom Troupe's missions and protect comrades. Also active as an antagonist to Kurapika and others.
Habits
Often has the habit of staring at machines, operating them while deep in thought.
Favorite foods
不明
Hobbies
Tinkering with machines
Favorite colors
Black

History

Backstory
As a member of the Phantom Troupe, uses skillful Manipulation Nen to freely control machines. Cool and calculating personality, plays an important role in the Troupe, but has deep grudges with Kurapika and others. Possesses unique Nen abilities using stones or devices.
Debut date
circa 1998
Work title
HUNTER×HUNTER
Media type
Manga

Yorknew City Auction Raid

Significant event
Yorknew City Auction Raid
Description
Participated in the Troupe's mission, fiercely clashed with Kurapika and others. Contributed to information gathering through Nen manipulation.

Feud with Kurapika

Significant event
Feud with Kurapika
Description
Due to the Kurta Clan massacre incident, in an antagonistic relationship with Kurapika.

Mafia Community Conflict

Significant event
Mafia Community Conflict
Description
Acted during the Yorknew City Mafia Community raid.

Post-Chairman Election Activities

Significant event
Post-Chairman Election Activities
Description
Long out of the spotlight, but attention is focused on developments in the latest story arc.

Relationships

Phantom Troupe

Teammate

Acting together as a Troupe member

Kurapika

Rival

Strong enmity due to Kurta Clan incident

Phantom Troupe

Phantom Troupe: Strategist

Media appearances

HUNTER×HUNTER (1999 Anime)

Anime / Supporting

1999 TV Series

HUNTER×HUNTER (2011 Anime)

Anime / Supporting

2011 TV Series

HUNTER×HUNTER: Phantom Rouge

Movie / Supporting

2013 Theatrical Release

Voice cast and creators

小野健一

Voice actor
小野健一
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime (1999)

朴璐美

Voice actor
朴璐美
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime (2011)

Yoshihiro Togashi

Creator name
Yoshihiro Togashi
Role
Original author

Yoshihiro Togashi

Creator name
Yoshihiro Togashi
Role
Character designer

Madhouse

Creator name
Madhouse
Role
Animation studio

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Shalnark Figure

Item name
Shalnark Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Phantom Troupe Bromide

Item name
Phantom Troupe Bromide
Category
Stationery
Availability
Limited